PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased PTSD rating and TDIU, as new VA treatment records and a recent examination are required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and liver cancer due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be at least as likely as not related to an in-service assault, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left third and fourth fingers, right ankle, low back disability, left shin scar, PTSD, bilateral knee disabilities, stress fracture of the left tibia, right shoulder disability (prior to April 21, 2014), right clavicle disability, and right wrist disability have been denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection of right fifth finger disability are also denied.,The Board has dismissed the issues of service connection for low back disability, left shin scar, and PTSD as there is no case or controversy with respect to these issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the issues on appeal can be adjudicated. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as her back and neck disabilities, are being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right hip DJD, left ear hearing loss, and PTSD. The claims for increased ratings are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied, but a new effective date of April 25, 2011, and an increased rating to 70 percent were granted.,PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated under Diagnostic Code 9411, which considers occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective October 9, 2011. A TDIU was granted due to the combined effect of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for right hip replacement status post right hip degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, eye disability (including blurred vision), PTSD, and migraine headaches. The VA is instructed to provide a new examination for assessing these conditions and their relationship to service-connected disabilities, as well as to consider additional evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from August 13, 2012 to April 28, 2013 and June 1, 2013. The Board has remanded the case for further development including a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, major depression, psychosis, and PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and the claim for a temporary total rating due to hospitalization for PTSD. The Veteran's low back injury is also remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Anxiety disorder as secondary to MST. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from 1975 and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination for the claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The appellant served in the Army from April 26, 1977, to July 12, 1977, and claims he was subjected to racial prejudice during service.